He was a loving and dedicated husband, proud father, adoring grandfather, loyal son, dependable brother, and a true friend.
Michael was born August 20, 1954 in San Antonio, TX, and as a child his family lived around the world, attending schools in Texas, Georgia, Virginia, New York, and Greece.
He married Teri Irene Schwartz on June 4, 1977, one day before graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in accounting. Michael went on to earn his MBA from the University of Dallas.
After retiring as President and CEO of Infinity Group in Albuquerque, NM, Michael engaged in a fulfilling career in turnaround consulting; this led to his employment at US Carrier Telecom from which he retired as CEO in 2005. He enjoyed family road trips, following politics, playing golf, reading, and house hunting in his spare time.
Michael’s proudest career achievements came from world travel, starting his own business, and serving as a mentor to his teams and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Lt. Col. Eugene and Clara Layer. He is survived by his supportive, loving wife of 44 years, Teri Irene Layer (nee Schwartz); his beloved children Jonathan M. Layer (Leah) of Greenville, SC, and Jennifer I. Sanders (Kirk) of Marietta, GA; his grandchildren Christian M. and Thomas K. Layer, William A., Cordovan S., Eric C., and James G. Sanders; his two brothers Ronald B. Layer of San Antonio, TX and Phillip E. Layer of Dallas, TX.
A funeral service will be held at H.M. Patterson and Son – Canton Hill Chapel in Marietta, GA on Sunday, 27 June 2021, from 11a-2p.
Inurnment at Locustwood Cemetery in Cherry Hill, NJ, will be private. He will be greatly missed.
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